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Large pharma companies reduced head counts by over 22K in 2025

Among the 17 largest pharma companies analyzed in a Fierce Pharma review of annual reports, only five logged a head count increase in 2025.
Angus Liu Mar 23, 2026 4:25pm
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Disc lays off 20% of workforce in wake of FDA rejection

Mar 3, 2026 10:45am
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Merck, working through Gardasil demand woes, cuts jobs in N.C.

Feb 27, 2026 3:00pm
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Viatris to cut 10% of workforce in 3-year overhaul

Feb 26, 2026 9:25am
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Charles River sells CDMO and discovery assets in strategic pivot

Feb 25, 2026 1:54pm
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In another round of layoffs in Maryland, Catalent cuts 96 roles

Feb 20, 2026 2:49pm